Flag Day: Etiquette

 

Flag Day

June 14 is Flag Day. While not a federal holiday, it’s a time set aside to honor the Stars and Stripes.  Also, a time to consider the role the flag has played in American history.

The day of the holiday – June 14th – is no accident. June 14 is observed as Flag Day each year.  This is because, on June 14, 1777, the Second Continental Congress adopted the Stars and Stripes for the flag of the U.S. 

The flag with 50 stars was raised for the first time at 12:01 a.m. on July 4, 1960, at the Fort McHenry National Monument in Baltimore, Maryland.

Flag etiquette, tips

• • A flag should not be stored wet which can cause permanent creases.
  • If a flagpole is 40 feet, the flag dimensions should be 6 by 10 feet.
  • The flag shouldn’t be flown in inclement weather unless it’s an all-weather flag.
  • Flags displayed at night should be properly illuminated.
  • In a time of national mourning, hang the flag at half-staff.
  • The flag should not touch anything below it or rest on the ground.
  • If a flag is damaged or worn out, it should be disposed of with dignity.

Photo by Michael Green

•  Source:   The Post-Standard 

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